Doc, good suggestion. I think I'm going to have to try a box of those. The BC number is significantly better than the RN version so should have a bit less drop at 200 if the rifle likes them.
If you sighted in for a factory round nose bullets the Hornady 200 gr FTX bullet will impact 5 inches high at 100 yds with handloads or factory ammo.
I ran them through JBL and the drop difference with 100 yd zero at 200 (8.7" vs 10.3") is not nearly as dramatic as the retained velocity and energy difference. Given 2100fps launch, the FTX is 200+ fps faster at 200yds than the 200gr RN. It also has ~30% more retained energy (1162 vs 871 lbs). Definitely going to have to try some of these FTXs next year.
